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McDonald's franchisee pulls out of Iceland
October 26, 2009
Iceland will lose its three McDonald's locations this week due in part to the country's devalued currency, according to a story in The Globe and Mail.
read nowNew, broader study finds menu labeling does affect purchases
October 26, 2009
Earlier this month, a New York University study found that menu labeling did not necessarily impact consumers' ordering in poor neighborhoods in New York City.
read nowDunkin' Donuts, Cousins Subs holding social media contests
October 26, 2009
More quick-service brands are engaging — and attempting to increase — their online fan base with social media contests. The latest events include Dunkin…
read nowBurger King Japan promos Windows 7 with 7-patty Whopper
October 25, 2009
Microsoft and Burger King Japan have partnered on the launch of Windows 7 with a special, extra-large burger, according to a story by Fox News. From Fox…
read nowDel Taco fundraisers benefit Phoenix-area Boy Scouts
October 22, 2009
All Phoenix-area Del Taco locations will raise funds to help send more than 430 Boy Scouts to the 100th Anniversary National Scout Jamboree in the summer of…
read nowWendy's/Arby's Group announces Q3 earnings release
October 22, 2009
Wendy's/Arby's Group Inc., parent company of Wendy's International Inc. and Arby's Restaurant Group Inc., has announced that it will release third quarter 200…
read nowDrive-thru worker offers more than a burger to off-duty officer
October 22, 2009
According to a story in The Intelligencer, "green vegetable matter" was offered to an off-duty officer by a Tullytown, Pa., Burger King employee who was…
read nowJack in the Box Foundation donates $45,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters
October 22, 2009
The Jack in the Box Foundation raised $45,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Diego County during its annual bowl-a-thon at El Cajon's Parkway Bowl on Oct.
read nowMcDonald's comps increase across the globe
October 21, 2009
McDonald's Corporation has announced strong results for the third quarter ended Sept. 30, 2009, fueled by positive same-store sales in every area of the world.
read nowSonic traffic flat, comps down 4.5% for Q4
October 20, 2009
Sonic Corp. has announced systemwide same-store sales were down 4.5 percent for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended Aug. 31 versus a decline of 0.…
read nowTUI University to give college credit for McDonald's management training
October 20, 2009
TUI University, a leader in online education, has entered into an alliance with McDonald's management training center Hamburger University. As part of the…
read nowCarl's Jr. goes Italian with Parmesan Chicken Sandwich
October 20, 2009
Carl's Jr. restaurants has launched its newest creation: the Parmesan Chicken Sandwich. The new sandwich features a crispy breaded chicken fillet topped with…
read nowBurger King brings Whopper Bar to Asia
October 19, 2009
Burger King Corp. has announced the opening of its first Whopper Bar restaurant in the company's Asia-Pacific region. The first Whopper Bar restaurant in…
read nowBurger King names Premium Surge exclusive toy incentive supplier
October 18, 2009
Premium Surge Promotions, provider of product-based marketing, has announced that Burger King Corp. has named it the restaurant chain's premiums manufacturing…
read nowQSRs target India for growth
October 15, 2009
India is the new hot international growth property for quick-service restaurants. For example, Yum! Brands Inc. executives said in the company's recent…
read nowWendy's kicks off YouTube video contest
October 14, 2009
Wendy's has quietly launched a YouTube video contest, 30 Seconds of Wendy's. Promoted on the chain's e-club and YouTube channel, the contest invites consumers…
read nowFox apologizes, clarifies Burger King's role in Jessica Simpson fat-joke cartoon
October 14, 2009
The Fox Network has apologized for a cartoon skit mocking celebrity Jessica Simpson as part of Fox's NFLSunday pre-grame show last weekend, according to a…
read nowCarl's Jr. continues to be hit by high unemployment in Calif.
October 13, 2009
CKE Restaurants Inc. has announced that Carl's Jr. continues to be impacted by high unemployment in California, where most of the chain's company-owned stores…
read nowCulver's, A&W focus on meals $4 or less
October 13, 2009
Subway introduced the $5 price point last year with its successful footlong campaign, and quick-service brands, from Blimpie Subs to KFC, were quick to follow…
read nowResearch & Markets adds Carl's Jr. benchmark analysis
October 12, 2009
Research and Markets has announced the addition of Restaurant Research LLC's new report "Carl's Jr. Concept Benchmark Analysis" to their offerings. The…
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